Margate Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Jacob Russell.
Russell, joins the Blues from Faversham Town where he played a crucial role in their SCEFL Premier Division title winning campaign in 2024/25, as well as their return to the Isthmian South-East in 2025/26.
Russell also includes spells at Ashford United and Ramsgate amongst his former sides. Russell began his career in the Crystal Palace Youth set up and represented Palace at U23’s level.
Margate assistant manager Matt Longhurst said “We are delighted to welcome Jacob to Hartsdown Park. He has proven his qualities in the last few seasons and we are keen to build a strong spine of the team and Jacob is important to that”.
Everyone would like to welcome Jacob to Hartsdown Park for the 2026/27 season.
